Syria’s chemical weapons probe “could be useful” in furth...
United Nations – The UN’s top inspector of Syria chemical arms said Friday his team’s report “could be useful” in any possible further investigation into who used the weapons. Swedish scientist Ake Sellstrom, head of the UN mission which submitted its final report to... read more »
India, US in diplomatic row over diplomat’s arrest
By Arun Kumar Washington – Amid a diplomatic row over the arrest of a senior Indian diplomat in New York for alleged visa fraud and exploitation of her housekeeper, India has asked the US to resolve the matter at the earliest. India’s chargé d’affaires in Washington, Taranjit... read more »
‘US Magnitsky Act as long-term spoiler of bilateral ties’
Moscow – Despite certain progress achieved over issues concerning Syria and Iran, Russia-US relations remain in deadlock because of the so-called Magnitsky Act, Russian deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said Friday. “One or even two swallows don’! t make a summer,”... read more »
New US sanctions unconstructive: Iran
Tehran – New US sanctions targeting entities pertaining to Iran’s nuclear activities is an “unconstructive” move, Iranian foreign ministry said Friday. “Such measures are uncon! structive and not in line with the Geneva deal,” reported Xinhua citing... read more »
Jailed Pussy Riot members might be pardoned under new Kremlin amnesty bill
London – The jailed members of the Pussy Riot band could be released under a Kremlin amnesty. The Kremlin-friendly daily Izvestia said the amnesty bill submitted by President Vladimir... read more »
Ex-soccer player Woodhouse claims football fixing `been going on for ages`
London – Former football star Curtis Woodhouse has said that he once got invited to bet on a club to lose by five or more goals and then saw them get hammered 8-0, according to... read more »
Keane says Fergie still wants `power, control` of Man U
London – Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has claimed that Sir Alex Ferguson’s ‘massive ego’ is harming the club, according to reports. According to... read more »
Mark Waugh says England `have no pride` in Ashes performance so far
London – Former Australian player Mark Waugh has said that England do not have any pride in their Ashes performance so far and have got some serious work to do if they want to retain... read more »
How vitamin D may help fight multiple sclerosis
Washington – A new study has revealed that ‘sunshine vitamin’ D may help combat multiple sclerosis by blocking the migration of destructive immune cells to the brain. Researchers at Johns... read more »
